Charlotte Gainsbourg
French and British actress and singer (born 1971)
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French and British actress and singer (born 1971)
Born
July 21, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor, singer, filmmaker
United KingdomBorn in Marylebone
1971
Born in Marylebone (1971-07-21)
1985
AwardCésar Award for Best Female Revelation
2000
AwardCésar Award for Best Supporting Actress
2009
AwardCannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
2010
AwardBodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
2012
AwardRobert Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
About
Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg is a French and British actress and singer. She is the daughter of English actress and singer Jane Birkin and French singer Serge Gainsbourg. After making her musical debut with her father on the song "Lemon Incest" at the age of 12, she released an album with her father at the age of 15. More than 20 years passed before Gainsbourg released albums as an adult to commercial and critical success. She has acted in many films, including collaborations with Lars von Trier, and received two César Awards and Cannes Film Festival's Best Actress Award, among many nominations.
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Who is Charlotte Gainsbourg?+
Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg is a French and British actress and singer. She is the daughter of English actress and singer Jane Birkin and French singer Serge Gainsbourg. After making her musical debut with her father on the song "Lemon Incest" at the age of 12, she released an album with her father at
What does the name Charlotte mean?+
The name Charlotte means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is of French origin.
When was Charlotte Gainsbourg born?+
Charlotte Gainsbourg was born on July 21, 1971.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.
The name Charlotte is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Charlotte — July 21, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
Respect.
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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